PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 1 of 60
What is the primary function of a scatter diagram in statistical analysis?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) To show the visual relation between variables, which might indicate a relationship where there is none.
Explanation
A scatter diagram shows the visual relation between variables, but it is important to note that it might indicate a relationship where there is fundamentally none.
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